Mary Leys, Publicity
517-887-0596
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The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month from January-November at 7:00 pm. The location is room 139 of the Radiology Building on the campus of Michigan State University unless otherwise noted. link to map

The Radiology Building is located on the south side of Service Road just west of Hagadorn Road. Free parking is available after 6:00 pm in the adjacent lot 100. Note: The only way to access the Radiology Building is to drive west on Service road from Hagadorn. Service Road is currently closed between Harrison Road and Bogue Streets due to construction on Farm Lane.

All meetings and field trips are open to the public. We always welcome interested individuals to come by and find out what Wild Ones is all about. Refreshments are usually served.

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Here are some additional resources you may find helpful...

Nurseries that Grow Native Plants
Michigan Native Plant Producers Association web site

Organizations that Promote Native Plants
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center web site
Michigan Botanical Club web site
Rain Gardens of West Michigan web site
Wildflower Association of Michigan web site

Seminars and Conferences

Native Plant Sales

    Aug 20, 2008 (Wed)    

Our August 20th meeting will be a field trip to Vera Ralya Elementary School in Haslett. Parent volunteers at the school are renovating a garden at the site to feature native Michigan plants. The garden is a work in progress, but Sally Garrod, Melinda Shine and Stephanie Bollman will be able to share their experiences encouraging student and parent involvement, designing garden elements to tie into the curriculum, and installing hardscape features such as a pergola and water feature.


Native plant communities as well as an alien invasive demonstration area are planned. The goal is to foster an interest and love of native ecosystems among the students, so that they will protect and preserve these areas in the future. Come and get ideas for your child's school! Park in front of Ralya school, 5645 School St., Haslett, MI 48840 map and assemble in the lobby at 7:00 pm.

    Sep 17, 2008 (Wed)    

Our September meeting will feature Dennis Woodland from Western Michigan University who will give a presentation on native Michigan ferns. Learn to identify and grow some of these beauties in your shady woodland garden